Key Success Factors for Cross-Border Education
Of late, higher education the world over has been transformed into an international trade, as barriers in time and space are broken by rapid advancements in technology and the World Wide Web. Universities from different countries and regions now have an even more sound reason to work together in...
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/158/1/key_success.pdf http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/158/ |
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| Summary: | Of late, higher education the world over has been transformed into an international trade,
as barriers in time and space are broken by rapid advancements in technology and the
World Wide Web. Universities from different countries and regions now have an even
more sound reason to work together in the many areas of higher educational services. As
an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, Open University Malaysia (OUM)
recognises that engaging in cross-border education is both advantageous and necessary in
order to compete at a global scale. This paper will explore the potential areas for crossborder
education, discuss key success factors as experienced by OUM and also deliberate
on present issues and the way forward for collaborations between universities. Key
success factors encompass different aspects of a collaboration, including bilateral
relations, local partners, products, people as well as planning and execution. Related
concerns include recognition and accreditation, cost and affordability, sustainability and
developing the appropriate business model. Managing each other’s expectations and
ensuring the success of the collaboration also requires a human touch and a sense of
continuity. (Authors' abstract) |
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